Saint-Charles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grand staircase leading to a historic building with ornate street lamps and a flag.
A high-speed train at a station with a visible logo and the number 53 on its side.
A grand staircase with statues and lamp posts, leading to a building with ornate architecture.
A spacious public square with a classical building featuring arched windows and columns.

Stay near popular Saint-Charles attractions

University of Aix-Marseille I

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
Walk around the campus at University of Aix-Marseille I during your visit to Marseille. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
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Activities

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

NZ$70
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Picture 8 for Activity Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise

Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade
Sailing cruise Chateau d'if and calanques du Frioul

Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming

NZ$158
per adult
Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming
Marseille: Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local

NZ$158
per adult
Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

NZ$72
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
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Our pick of the best Saint-Charles Hotel Deals

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$151 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$151
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,767 reviews)
"Mauvaise odeur dans la salle de bain en raison de l'engorgement de la canalisation d'évacuation des toilettes. Pas d'interrupteur à côté du lit. Petit-déjeuner industriel. Quartier peu agréable : sortie de l'autoroute d'un côté, terrain vague de l'autre. Au-delà du terrain vague, on voit quelques ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

3 out of 5
Square Narvik, Esplanade Saint Charles Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$202 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$202
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor

Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor

3 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$223 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$223
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor
Alex Hotel & Spa

Alex Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
13-15 Place des Marseillaises Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$226 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$226
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (805 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, jelpful staff"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Alex Hotel & Spa
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
10 boulevard Charles Nedelec Marseille
The price is NZ$145 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$145
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (252 reviews)
"Overall good for short stays."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles
Urban Loft & Spa Marseille

Urban Loft & Spa Marseille

17 Place des Marseillaises Marseille
The price is NZ$207 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$207
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"Great spot, lots of space!"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Urban Loft & Spa Marseille
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Our guide on where to stay in Saint-Charles

Find the best Saint-Charles areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked, wooden piers, and buildings in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Fort Saint Jean and Hotel de Ville. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a narrow beach, and clear turquoise waters.

9th Arrondissement

Well liked for its beaches and parks, 9th Arrondissement is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Calanque Sormiou and Calanque d'En-Vau, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.

A crowded square with a large, open-air ceiling decorated with numerous hanging lights.
Photo by C J West
Open Photo by C J West

Opéra

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.

A modern building with a sign for the Mercure Hotel, surrounded by ancient ruins and tall residential buildings.

Belsunce

Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.

A large building with a fountain in front, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

8th Arrondissement

Beaches, shopping and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Prado Beach or La Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.

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